Emeritus Peter Bellwood. Image: supplied.
Emeritus Peter Bellwood. Image: supplied. An Emeritus Professor at The Australian National University (ANU) whose work has changed the way we think about early human life has been honoured with a prestigious science prize. Archaeologist Peter Bellwood's research explored how farming spread around the globe, the formation of Polynesian culture and human adaptation to island environments. In winning the 2021 International Cosmos Prize he joins an illustrious group of recipients which includes Sir David Attenborough and Dr Jane Goodall. Emeritus Professor Bellwood is also the first Australian to be awarded the prize in its 28 year history. He says he's humbled by the honour.
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